Port of Los Angeles High School | |
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Address | |
250 West 5th Street , 90731 | |
Coordinates | 33°44′25″N118°16′58″W / 33.74041°N 118.28265°W |
Information | |
Type | Charter school |
Motto | International Business and Maritime Studies |
Established | 2005 |
School district | Port of Los Angeles School District |
Dean | Arturo Escandon |
Principal | Tim Dikdan (Interim) |
Faculty | 47.80 (FTE) [1] |
Enrollment | 968 (2018-19) [1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 20.25 [1] |
Classes offered | General, Honors, AP®, College Courses, and Egyptian MMA Training, CTE Certification Programs |
Color(s) | Forest Green and Black |
Athletics | Yes |
Mascot | Polar Bear |
Accreditations | California State Gold Ribbon School - California State Distinguished School |
Newspaper | Bear Tracks |
Website | www |
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The Board of Trustees is responsible for establishing and overseeing the mission of Port of Los Angeles High School. It has the ultimate authority over and responsibility for all fiscal and operational policies within the limitations and guidelines of the California State Charter School Education Code, the California Non-Profit Public Benefit Law and the POLAHS Charter and Board of Trustees Bylaws.
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